See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Cross References Exodus 34:6 Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: "The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil. Job 1:21 saying: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD." Job 2:10 "You speak as a foolish woman speaks," he told her. "Should we accept from God only good and not adversity?" In all this, Job did not sin in what he said. Job 42:10 After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions. Job 42:12 So the LORD blessed Job's latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys. Psalm 103:8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. 1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken." Treasury of Scripture Behold, we count them happy which endure. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. we count. James 1:12 Psalm 94:12 Matthew 5:10,11 Ye. Job 1:21,22 Job 2:10 Job 13:15,16 and have. Job 42:10-17 Psalm 37:37 Ecclesiastes 7:8 the Lord is. Exodus 34:6 Numbers 14:18 1 Chronicles 21:13 |